Andersonville Collection

The Andersonville burial-grounds where were interred 14, 000 Union prisoners, May 1865 (engraving)
959591 The Andersonville burial-grounds where were interred 14, 000 Union prisoners, May 1865 (engraving) by American School

Grinding sorghum cane near Andersonville, Tennessee, 1933
October 1933 - Grinding sorghum cane at the Stooksberry homestead near Andersonville, Tennessee

Grinding cane for sorghum near Andersonville, Tennessee, 1933
October 1933 - Grinding cane for sorghum at the Stooksberry homestead near Andersonville, Tennessee. Sorghum cane could be raised in large crops in this district

ANDERSONVILLE PRISON, 1864. Plan of the Confederate prison at Andersonville, Georgia. Drawn by Robert Knox Sneden while he was a prisoner there, 1864

American Civil War: Prison stockade at Andersonville, Georgia. During summer of 1864 32, 899 Union (northern) prisoners were confined here

ANDERSONVILLE PRISON, 1864. View of the latrines and tents at Andersonville Prison, Georgia, where Union soldiers were held during the American Civil War. Photograph, 1864

ANDERSONVILLE CEMETERY. View of the cemetery at Andersonville, Georgia, where 14, 000 Union soldiers who died in Andersonville Prison are buried. Wood engraving, American, 1865

HENRY WIRZ (1822-1865). American (Swiss-born) Confederate army officer, commandant of Andersonville prison. Wood engraving, 1865

TRIAL OF HENRY WIRZ, 1865. Henry Wirz (1822-1865). American (Swiss-born) Confederate army officer, commandant of Andersonville prison. The trial of Wirz at Washington, D.C

Home from Andersonville, Blessed are they that suffer for ri

Andersonville Prison as seen by John L. Ransom, author and publisher of Andersonville Diary, Escape and List of the Dead, Washington, D.C. Date c1882 Sept. 29. Andersonville Prison as seen by John L

Bird s-eye view of Andersonville Prison from the south-east. Print showing Andersonville Prison, with the vast prison area surrounded by stockade fences

The Hippodrome, New York - hosting (twice daily) Andresonville and a Yankee Circus on Mars featuring a cast of thousands!

Andersonville Prisoners
Federal prisoners undergo awful hardships at Andersonville, where they have to endure the cold and the rain with scarcely enough clothing or shelter

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"Remembering Andersonville: A Tale of Tragedy and Resilience" Located in Georgia, a significant site that holds a dark chapter in American history. The Andersonville National Historic Site stands as a solemn reminder of the horrors endured during the Civil War. Serving as the first Confederate military prison, it witnessed immense suffering and tragedy. Meanwhile, in Illinois, Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood boasts its own historical charm. With its well-preserved historic houses, this Northside community offers glimpses into the past and showcases architectural beauty. The haunting engraving depicting the burial-grounds at Andersonville leaves an indelible mark on our collective memory. In May 1865, over 14, 000 Union prisoners found their final resting place within these hallowed grounds—a stark testament to the brutality of war. Relics from Andersonville Prison captured by Brady & Co in June 1866 serve as tangible reminders of those who suffered within its walls. These artifacts bear witness to unimaginable hardships endured by countless individuals during one of America's darkest periods. The hanging of Henry Wirz further highlights the somber legacy associated with Andersonville. This event took place in Washington DC in 1865 but continues to resonate today as a symbol of justice served for those who perished under his command. The prison stockade at Camp Sumter reveals just how grim conditions were for Union prisoners during the American Civil War. It serves as a chilling reminder that even amidst conflict and division, humanity must strive for compassion and empathy. John W. January's photograph captures a veteran from Illinois Cavalry Regiment around 1890—his face etched with experiences only he can truly comprehend. His presence reminds us that behind every statistic lies real people whose lives were forever altered by war. In Tennessee's Andersonville region, grinding sorghum cane became an essential part of daily life during times less turbulent than those faced during wartime eras.